PHILOMATH, Ore. — An annexation recommended Monday could provide fire protection for rural Benton County families. The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board approved a recommendation to annex a small part of an area known as the Greenberry Gap. The area hasn’t belonged to a fire district in five decades. There are about 500 buildings, including … Continue reading »
Fire Protection for Benton County
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Officials in Benton County are seeking to provide formal fire protection to a rural area south of Corvallis. The area is called Greenberry Gap–27,000 acres of mostly farmland that falls outside the boundary of any rural fire protection district. For the first time, Benton County is considering annexation of a two-square-mile neighborhood … Continue reading »
Councilors Support Fire Contract
SUTHERLIN, Ore. – City Council voted Monday night to support its contract with Douglas County Fire District 2. Councilors also asked the city manager to look into putting a measure on the November ballot that would annex Sutherlin into district two. At least one city councilor had pitched breaking the contract for fire protection and … Continue reading »
